BASF announces vitamin plant closure
High raw material costs are being blamed by material supplier BASF for the closure of one of the group’s Us-based vitamin manufacturing sites in North Carolina.
Archives for December 22, 2008
Proanthocyanidins battle blood vessel degradation: study
New research has shown the ability of oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC) to protect blood vessels against degradation caused by the likes of ageing and smoking.
Benecol buys into Thailand
Finnish group Raisio has entered Thailand- its third Asian market - following a deal with a Thai-based company that will see its cholesterol-lowering, plant stanol ingredient featuring in a beverage targeting increasing numbers of obese consumers.
Video season's greetings from Decision News Media
The Decision News Media team would like to bring you its seasonal greetings in person and show you around the offices.
2008 round-up: The year’s most clicked video and audio podcasts
NutraIngredients-USA is reviewing the year and recapping on which articles generated the most interest amongst you, the readers. Today we look at the video and audio podcasts that sparked the most interest.
Soybean oil prices tumble on petroleum fall
Falling petroleum prices and an abundance of other vegetable oils has brought soybean oil prices a new low – but other oils are eating away at market share.